Director-Maintenance - Air Operations

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for planning and ensuring that all aviation maintenance is conducted in a safe and cost-effective manner, in compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). The Director of Maintenance is the point of contact with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for all aviation maintenance-related activities. The Director of Maintenance is expected to follow the Mayo Clinic Culture of Safety by modeling 5 safety behaviors: pay attention to detail, communicate clearly, have a questioning and receptive attitude, hand-off effectively, and support each other. The ultimate goal is to place the needs of our patients first by ensuring aviation safety. This is an FAA safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

• Candidate must meet the requirements of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 14, Section 119.71(e), titled “Management personnel: Qualifications for operations conducted under part 135 of this chapter.”
• Mechanic certificate with airframe and powerplant ratings.
• 3 years' experience, within the last 6 years, maintaining aircraft as a certificated mechanic, including experience in maintaining the same category and class of aircraft used by Mayo Clinic (BK117-D3/D2, BK117-C2, King Air BE-300C), or 3 years’ experience within the past 6 years repairing aircraft in a certificated airframe repair station, including 1 year in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record in accordance with Mayo Clinic Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Management or related field preferred.
• 3 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a helicopter EMS operation preferred.
• Previous experience in an air ambulance operation preferred.
• Previous experience as a Director of Maintenance preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director